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McMillans Apple Orchard

Contact & location

Address

5155-4301 Wards Gap Road
Ararat, VA 24053

Where McMillans Apple Orchard is located

Head into Ararat, VA and you'll come across McMillans Apple Orchard on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Virginia's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.

Most guests punch 5155-4301 Wards Gap Road, Ararat into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.

Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Carroll County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Ararat itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.

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Weather at McMillans Apple Orchard

Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.

McMillans Apple Orchard is a working apple orchard in Ararat, Virginia. The listing below pulls together the practical details visitors ask about most, location, contact info, and whatever hours, varieties, or activities the farm has confirmed with us.

Pick-Your-Own Apples at McMillans Apple Orchard

Pick-your-own is available at McMillans Apple Orchard during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.

On-Farm Activities

pick-your-own

Best Time to Visit

Apple season at McMillans Apple Orchard tracks the rest of Virginia. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. The window most families aim for is the last two weeks of September into the first two of October, that's when Honeycrisp, Empire, and mid-season varieties usually overlap.

Peak-weekend crowds cluster around lunchtime, so either come early (before 10 a.m.) or late (after 3 p.m.) to skip the busiest hour. Weekdays are the most relaxed by a wide margin.

What to Bring

• Cash (backup for the farm stand)
• Closed-toe walking shoes
• A light jacket or flannel
• Sunscreen and a hat
• Water bottles for the walk
• Reusable bags for the ride home
• A camera or phone charged for photos
• Small bills for cider and donuts

Where McMillans Apple Orchard is located

Most guests punch 5155-4301 Wards Gap Road, Ararat into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.

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Weather at McMillans Apple Orchard

Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does McMillans Apple Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+

Yes. McMillans Apple Orchard runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.

What else is there to do at McMillans Apple Orchard?+

Beyond picking, McMillans Apple Orchard offers pick-your-own.

Data source: Google Places · Confidence: Low